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Best Alternatives to Javi Puado

Players most similar to Javi Puado (Attacker, €10.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Javi Puado

  1. 1.Álex Baena87% DNA match·Atlético Madrid€55.0M
  2. 2.Ander Barrenetxea86% DNA match·Real Sociedad€18.0M
  3. 3.Jorge de Frutos85% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€12.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Press IntensityTop 16%
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“A Inside Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardSmall Sample

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 603 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Javi Puado by playing style are:

  • Álex Baena(87% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.70 big chances/90).
  • Ander Barrenetxea(86% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.8/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Jorge de Frutos(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Álex Baena delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 450% premium over Javi Puado, with 0.17 goals per 90 at age 24. That's 59% of Javi Puado's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Javi Puado
AttackerSpain€10.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Álex Baena
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2030
G/900.17
A/900.17
Link-up Striker
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Puado: €45M more expensive · 3y younger · -0.12 G/90
87% match
€55.0M
#2
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Ander Barrenetxea
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2030
G/900.14
A/900.22
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Puado: €8M more expensive · 3y younger · -0.15 G/90
86% match
€18.0M
#3
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Jorge de Frutos
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.06
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Puado: 2y older · +0.10 G/90
85% match
€12.0M
#4
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Takefusa Kubo
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Japan24yContract 2029
G/900.15
A/900.22
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€30.0M
#5
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Robert Navarro
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2030
G/900.61
A/900.10
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€6.0M
#6
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Germán Valera
Elche · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
G/900.19
A/900.19
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€5.0M
#7
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Ernest Poku
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Netherlands22yContract 2030
G/900.00
A/900.12
Complete Forward
85% match
€20.0M
#8
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Franco Mastantuono
Real Madrid · La Liga
Argentina18yContract 2031
G/900.13
A/900.00
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€50.0M
#9
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Álex Berenguer
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain30yContract 2027
G/900.11
A/900.11
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€5.0M
#10
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Isi Palazón
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2028
G/900.11
A/900.17
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€3.0M
#11
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Alberto Moleiro
Villarreal · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2030
G/900.50
A/900.17
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€30.0M
#12
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Víctor Muñoz
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2030
G/900.13
A/900.13
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.0M
Compare head-to-head:Puado vs Baena →Puado vs Barrenetxea →Puado vs Frutos →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Javi Puado?▼
The top alternatives to Javi Puado based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Álex Baena, Ander Barrenetxea, Jorge de Frutos, Takefusa Kubo, Robert Navarro. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.
Which players are similar to Javi Puado in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Javi Puado in 2026 include Álex Baena (€55.0M), Ander Barrenetxea (€18.0M), Jorge de Frutos (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Javi Puado play and who plays similarly?▼
Javi Puado plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Álex Baena (Spain, €55.0M); Ander Barrenetxea (Spain, €18.0M); Jorge de Frutos (Spain, €12.0M); Takefusa Kubo (Japan, €30.0M).
How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼
Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.
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